Lowcostholidays.ie has just launched a raft of Christmas Market specials, including flights and two nights' at the 3-star Best Western Hotel Orion from just €145pp departing December 12. 01 485-3835; lowcostholidays.ie.

€239pp: 5-star Lisbon

Fancy a 5-star break on the cheap? Independent Travel has Aer Lingus flights plus three nights at the Real Palacio in Lisbon from just €239pp departing November 23. Book here or contact 01 539-7700 / travel.independent.ie.

€399pp: Last-minute Morocco

Morocco is a good bet for September sun, and Sunway has direct flights plus seven nights at the 3-star Intouriste apartments in Agadir from €399pp based on September 19 departures. The same price is available October 3, and includes 20kg checked luggage. 01 231-1800; sunway.ie.

€399pp: On the piste in Austria

Directski.com has launched a range of early-bird ski deals, including including a week in Austria (Soll) from €399pps, half-price lift passes. Half-price ski school and free skis and boots are also on offer. 01 254-6300; directski.com.

€499pp: Winter in Lanzarote

Thomson has several winter deals from Dublin to Lanzarote, including flights and a week half-board at the 4-star Coronas Playa, Costa teguise, from 499pp. It departs November 8. 1850 858 229; thomsonholidays.ie.